dear
A1Frequent NGSL-2UK /dɪə(r)/US /dɪr/
Meaning
adjective
used at the beginning of a letter before the name or title of the person that you are writing to
“Dear Sir or Madam”
exclamation
used in expressions that show that you are surprised, upset, annoyed or worried
“Oh dear! I think I've lost my purse!”
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